Program Specialist- Home Life Services Full Time

Our Mission: To Make Independence a Gift for All
Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve.
Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community!
Program Specialist, Home Life Services - Full Time, Jamestown, ND
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Specialist is responsible for performing tasks related to the delivery of comprehensive Person Centered Service Plans/Individual Service Plans that include health, medication and personal cares, therapeutic, vocational and/or recreational activities for the individuals being served by the Anne Carlsen Center in the Home Life Services program. This position will carry specific responsibility in the guidance, training, coaching, and mentoring of the Home Supervisors and Direct Support Professional staff in implementing service plans and cares. This position will work closely with the individual program coordinators, RN Care Coordinators, Behavior Analyst, and the education, nursing, and therapy service personnel. The Program Specialist will develop and promote positive relationships with the client, their families, and external agencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position assumes the authority, responsibility, accountability and gives explicit direction for the development, implementation, organization, ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and coordination of Home Life Services programs and services, i.e., PCSP's/ISPs and behavioral support services, based on information gathered from the individual, families, medical personnel, internal team members and pertinent outside agency personnel. This position is responsible to help maintain a cost effective budget especially regarding the supplies and equipment needed for client program plan implementation. This position serves as a positive role model for staff.
This position works under the direction of the Operations Manager and resolves unusual or serious issues with the Operations Manager.
Education and/or years' experience required:

• A bachelors degree in social work, behavioral science, education, or related field. Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying individual service plans/IEPs/Therapeutic plans preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS
(minimum requirements)

• Must have the ability to demonstrate effective skills in organization, supervision, management, leadership, and communication- both oral and written. Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; being tactful, courteous, and diplomatic with internal and external contacts. Ability to adapt to rapid change, and be able to intervene promptly in crisis/emergency situations.
• The incumbent must have exceptional listening skills and intrapersonal skills with the ability to gather information from clients regarding services needed. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability to look at a current program and/or home, school, or work situations and synthesize formal and informal information into a workable program plan and develop the contacts and knowledge to coordinate resources.
• The incumbent must be able to support, interpret, implement, and communicate Anne Carlsen, State, and Federal policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations for the department.
• Understand and have a working knowledge of Windows, Intranet and Internet technology. The incumbent must have the ability to access, manipulate, organize, and relay information in meaningful ways using: email, etc.

Benefits:
Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, employee discounts, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
• Assurity Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Special Employee Events
• Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!

Employment with the Anne Carlsen Center is contingent upon passing our mandatory drug test, background checks, I-9 document verification, and compliance to our mandatory flu and covid vaccination policies. Anne Carlsen is a drug-free, tobacco-free work environment.
Anne Carlsen is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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